Explore the Family Name Grower
The meaning of Grower
English: probably an occupational name for a grower of vegetables or other plants (Middle English grouer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Grower in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Grower' has seen a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79,394 in terms of its prevalence, but by 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 90,113 - a decline of 13.5%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying this surname similarly declined from 223 to 205, marking an 8.07% decrease. The proportion of people with the surname 'Grower' per 100,000 also saw a drop of 12.5%, going down from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #90,113 | -13.5% |
| Count | 223 | 205 | -8.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Grower
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the 'Grower' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a slight decrease in this demographic, however, from 95.07% to 94.63%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname. The main shift was seen in the Hispanic population, which increased from 2.24% in 2000 to 3.9% in 2010, representing a 74.11% growth. No data was reported for individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 94.63% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.9% | 74.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |